The booth setup was beatiful and I thank Brandon, Lindsay, & others for the work in design & setup. And thanks to Vick for all the "Calgunswear".

Met a lot of great folks. We're gettin' the word out.

Apologies that I look like a balooning BestBuy clerk, Liz washed the shirt on "Hot" I think.

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These folks did a FANTASTIC job, and I hope to see many, many more of you follow in their footsteps and throw your hat into the ring.

Also, we would not be here today without the tremendous efforts, creativity and generosity of Can'thavenuthingood, Eric Mayer and Fast Finger- these guys do so very much to make these events possible and professional.

This team was able to reach out to volumes of Californians (and a few out-of-state gunnies) who had never heard of Calguns before, and raised over $1,500 for the Foundation this weekend alone. In the 3 events since mid-February, these events have raised $3,991- this community is nothing short of amazing.

Again, I hope to post some additional information and pictures soon, but we're fairly well wiped out. Thanks again for all of your support.

Best,

Brandon Combs

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These folks did a FANTASTIC job, and I hope to see many, many more of you follow in their footsteps and throw your hat into the ring.

Also, we would not be here today without the tremendous efforts, creativity and generosity of Can'thavenuthingood, Eric Mayer and Fast Finger- these guys do so very much to make these events possible and professional.

This team was able to reach out to volumes of Californians (and a few out-of-state gunnies) who had never heard of Calguns before, and raised over $1,500 for the Foundation this weekend alone. In the 3 events since mid-February, these events have raised $3,991- this community is nothing short of amazing.

Again, I hope to post some additional information and pictures soon, but we're fairly well wiped out. Thanks again for all of your support.

These folks did a FANTASTIC job, and I hope to see many, many more of you follow in their footsteps and throw your hat into the ring.

Also, we would not be here today without the tremendous efforts, creativity and generosity of Can'thavenuthingood, Eric Mayer and Fast Finger- these guys do so very much to make these events possible and professional.

This team was able to reach out to volumes of Californians (and a few out-of-state gunnies) who had never heard of Calguns before, and raised over $1,500 for the Foundation this weekend alone. In the 3 events since mid-February, these events have raised $3,991- this community is nothing short of amazing.

Again, I hope to post some additional information and pictures soon, but we're fairly well wiped out. Thanks again for all of your support.

Best,

Brandon Combs

Great Job everyone did, I would like to say it was a pleasure to meet everyone today, and I look forward to being able to help our foundation out. Great job Mr & Mrs Wildhawker We got a great group & Good Mix of People.

PS. Did anyone catch the website of the booth across from us, with all the gear?

Had to go around 2x before spotting the booth. 'twas a pleasure meeting you Mr. Bwiese, and the gang. By the way I saw a mean big black bike at the parking lot with a Calgun sticker at the back seat, nice bike! could'nt come closer to admire it more, is it a Harley?

If it was the one on Saturday morning till around noon,,, that was mine.

I can probably help on Sunday. I was of some assistance at the Cow Palace show. I already got my CG shirt, so I'm GTG in that department. I assume its the same setup? Entry Paid for and I just pay for parking? Like the Cow Palace show. Shoot me a pm with details thanks!

I can probably help on Sunday. I was of some assistance at the Cow Palace show. I already got my CG shirt, so I'm GTG in that department. I assume its the same setup? Entry Paid for and I just pay for parking? Like the Cow Palace show. Shoot me a pm with details thanks!

Absolutely you can help- you did a great job and would make a positive addition to this show as well. All the particulars are the same.

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You're right. There's no possible way that CGN members marching alongside the Pink Pistols in the SF Pride Parade can do anything to dispel the stereotype that gun owners are conservative bigots clinging to their guns and bibles. Not a single person in the crowd is rational or reachable because the parade's for gay folks and it's in SF.

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From Fresno here. I am down to help out some on saturday, maybe even sunday. I'll talk to another junior member "yock" and see if he wants to help as well. Do you have links to what we will be peddling...uh, i mean selling? lol...

From Fresno here. I am down to help out some on saturday, maybe even sunday. I'll talk to another junior member "yock" and see if he wants to help as well. Do you have links to what we will be peddling...uh, i mean selling? lol...

The purpose of these booths and Volunteers is to talk with folks about Calguns.net and guns, your guns or their guns. Tell them about the politicians current attempts to pass more anti gun laws.
Tell them about the Calguns Foundation and how they are working with other gun orgs and alone to bring down these gun laws.
Tell them how they help defend individual gun owners win court cases.

You are not there to peddle anything but the gospel of Calguns.net.

We have some T-shirts, usually 5 of several sizes and about 5 hats of different colors if someone wants to purchase.

We have the little Constitution and Declaration of Independence booklets to give out free to those who'd like one.

We have some Calguns stickers.

ALL the money raised over the cost of the goods goes to the Foundation.

That means all the money over the cost of any one item goes to the Foundation.

No peddling, no barking, no come on's. You just speak with people and tell them what Calguns means to you.

Vick

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Originally Posted by berto

You're right. There's no possible way that CGN members marching alongside the Pink Pistols in the SF Pride Parade can do anything to dispel the stereotype that gun owners are conservative bigots clinging to their guns and bibles. Not a single person in the crowd is rational or reachable because the parade's for gay folks and it's in SF.

OK everyone, I just got home. I have very long days sometimes, I need to hook up with wildhawker to get everything finalized(shirts, booth funds, shifts,etc) but we still have 3 weeks. Arteel has let me know about his schedule. I'll get in touch with everyone as soon as I can get all of the details pounded out.

Mike

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From Fresno here. I am down to help out some on saturday, maybe even sunday. I'll talk to another junior member "yock" and see if he wants to help as well. Do you have links to what we will be peddling...uh, i mean selling? lol...

I'm the guy he was talking about I can but I don't know how big of a help I will be since I am so new to the whole thing as far as laws & stuff.

Was really hoping that there would be a Calguns booth at this one since I'll hopefully be bringing my boss to the show. Looking forward to stopping by the booth and meeting some of you. ^_^

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What is the plan guys? Have not heard anything about what we are doing, how we are meeting, etc.

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Originally Posted by berto

You're right. There's no possible way that CGN members marching alongside the Pink Pistols in the SF Pride Parade can do anything to dispel the stereotype that gun owners are conservative bigots clinging to their guns and bibles. Not a single person in the crowd is rational or reachable because the parade's for gay folks and it's in SF.

OK, I just got ahold of wildhawker. I'll gonna go over a few things and PM's will go out tonight. Thanks to everybody for your patience.

Mike

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Patrick Henry.